Don't Give Up - by Kyle Idleman (Paperback)

About the Book

A pastor and bestselling author uses stories from the Bible and everyday people to empower readers to get back up after life knocks them down. Through God's strength and courage rather than their own, they can hold fast and keep fighting.

Book Synopsis

The parent with the wayward child. The couple whose marriage is in jeopardy. The man who is out of work. The woman stuck in crushing debt. The patient with a bad diagnosis. The student who can't get a fair shake. People hanging by a thread, losing faith and short on strength. What do they all need to hear?

Don't give up.

Our lives are minefields of challenges that take their toll on our courage, our conviction, and even our faith. But God whispers to the weary, Don't give up. Drawing from inspiring biblical stories and first-person testimonies of perseverance, bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman encourages readers to cast their concerns on God, trust in his love and timing, pray for patience and strength, and seek out support in the family of God.

From the Back Cover

The parent with the wayward child. The couple whose marriage is in jeopardy. The man who is out of work. The woman stuck in crushing debt. The patient with a bad diagnosis. The student who can't get a fair shake. People hanging by a thread, losing faith and short on strength. What do they all need to hear?

Don't give up.

Our lives are minefields of challenges that take their toll on our courage, our conviction, and even our faith. But God whispers to the weary, Don't give up. Drawing from inspiring biblical stories and first-person testimonies of perseverance, bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman encourages you to cast your concerns on God, trust in his love and timing, pray for patience and strength, and seek out support in the family of God.


"Encouragement to keep believing, keep fighting, and keep perspective. If you need to find your courage and strength in the midst of life's challenges, this book is for you."--Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times bestselling author of Have a New Kid by Friday and The Birth Order Book

"We've all faced moments in life (far too many) when we're tempted to stand down, give up, walk away. Don't Give Up is a message we all need. Within these pages, you'll find what you need to stand tall, push forward, and experience the breakthrough God has for you."--Margaret Feinberg, author of Taste and See: An Aspiring Foodie's Search for God among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers


Kyle Idleman is senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the ten largest churches in America, where he speaks to more than twenty-five thousand people each weekend. He is the bestselling and award-winning author of Not a Fan as well as Grace Is Greater, Gods at War, and The End of Me. He is a frequent speaker for national conventions and in influential churches across the country. Kyle and his wife, DesiRae, have four children and live on a farm, where he doesn't do any actual farming.

About the Author

Kyle Idleman is teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the fifth largest church in America, where he speaks to more than twenty thousand people each weekend. He is the bestselling and award-winning author of Not a Fan, as well as Gods at War, The End of Me, and Grace Is Greater. He is a frequent speaker for national conventions and in influential churches across the country. Kyle and his wife, DesiRae, have four children and live on a farm.